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Church of Melanesia Council of Bishops' statement on the present Government's criticism of SICA

Church of Melanesia Council of Bishops' statement on the present Government's criticism of SICA

The attacks on the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) by the Prime Minister and other members of the government are entirely uncalled for.

25 May 2001

New Bishop of Temotu announced

New Bishop of Temotu announced

The Archbishop of Melanesia, the Most Reverend Sir Ellison Pogo, has today announced the name of the person who will become the third Bishop of Temotu. Following a meeting of the Diocesan Electoral Board and confirmation by the Council of Bishops of the name put forward, the new Bishop will be the Reverend Canon David Vunagi, who is presently the Church's Mission Secretary.

20 November 2000

Peace comes to Solomon Islands

Peace comes to Solomon Islands

On Sunday, 15 October, in Townsville, Australia, a Peace Agreement was signed by all parties to the conflict which has plagued Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands for almost two years. A month earlier, a Cease-fire Agreement had been signed and although there were several notable breaches of that agreement, it was followed by a concerted effort for a comprehensive peace treaty

16 November 2000

Statement from the Archbishop of Melanesia on the crisis in Solomon Islands

Statement from the Archbishop of Melanesia on the crisis in Solomon Islands

I am writing from Brisbane, Australia, where my return home from the International Anglican Liturgical Commission meeting in Toronto, Canada, was prevented by the recent events in Solomon Islands causing a cessation of flights into Honiara. Nevertheless, I have been able to monitor the situation closely.

13 June 2000

Anglican Sisters of the Church receive news from the Solomon Islands

Anglican Sisters of the Church receive news from the Solomon Islands

Sister Frances from the Community of the Sisters of the Church, reports that they have received news of the Sisters in the Solomon Islands. All of them are safe so far and they have been very busy caring for their fellow Solomon Islanders.

08 June 2000